Training

Citation

(2012), "Training", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 41 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/prt.2012.12941aaa.015

Training

Article Type: Conferences, training and publications From: Pigment & Resin Technology, Volume 41, Issue 1

Professional paint formulation

Contents

What is formulation?

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  the formulator’s role;

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  formulation protocols;

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  operational factors; and

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  formulation and marketing.

SHE factors:

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  impact of legislation on formulation; and

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  VOC issues.

Formula calculations:

The formulation as a mixture:

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  mixture theory; and

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  contour plotting, formula visualisation.

Pigment/binder relationships:

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  definition of PB, PVC, and CPVC;

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  formulating above and below the CPVC;

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  influence of PVC on optical and mechanical properties.

Generic coatings and technologies:

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  Coating classification, by function, market, technology, etc.; and

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  coating technologies.

Key properties and physical constants of raw materials:

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  pigments;

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  inorganic and organic;

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  white and coloured;

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  extender pigments;

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  special effects;

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  binders (by technology);

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  solvents;

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  additives; and

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  property enhancement vs problem solving.

Knowledge management and sources of information:

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  databases and supplier information;

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  internal sources;

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  PRA library resources;

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  formulating tools;

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  experimental design;

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  expert systems; and

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  commercial software.

Spreadsheets in formulation:

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  how to set up a database;

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  basic formulation templates;

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  paint calculations; and

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  options for development and integration.

Formulation for end use:

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  influence of the substrate;

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  functional requirements analysis; and

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  project management issues.

Decorative paint formulation:

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  building paints;

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  interior vs exterior;

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  matt, gloss and silk paints; and

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  wood, masonry and metal tinting systems.

Industrial paint formulation:

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  general industrial;

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  car paints-OEM and refinish;

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  wood-joinery, flooring;

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  furniture;

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  coil coating;

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  marine and HDC; and

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  aeroSpace.

Scale up and paint manufacture:

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  principles of dispersion;

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  paint making equipment-value analysis; and

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  scale up procedures.

Description

This two-day course provides an overview of the many factors involved in developing commercial liquid formulations. Formulation involves defining customer needs and translating them into a formulation that will deliver the right balance of properties at an acceptable cost. There is seldom a single solution to a formulation requirement, and different technologies offer alternative solutions, which must be judged in the light of operational, environmental, and other considerations. Formulation may also be defined as the science and technology of producing a mixture of two or more components with more than one conflicting measure of product quality. It therefore requires some understanding of the functional properties of the building blocks, i.e. raw materials, and the science of mixtures. IT plays a key role in modern paint making and there will be an overview of the operational implications including enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Participants will use formulating spreadsheets and databases for creating formulation templates and calculating paint constants. The course demonstrates different sources of information including the internet. Information on raw materials (pigments, binders, solvents and additives) will be illustrated with selected commercially available materials.

Who should attend

This course will be particularly useful to suppliers of raw materials formulators and production personnel. To gain maximum benefit from this course attendees should have some practical exposure to paint making, and be comfortable with basic scientific concepts.

Tutor

Mr Jon Graystone – Principal Research Scientist, PRA.

Venue

PRA, Hampton, Middlesex, UK.

Dates and prices

13-14 March 2012 £672.00 – PRA Member · £761.25 – standard price.

Prices are per delegate and include all course materials, tea, coffee and a light lunch. VAT – payable at 20 percent – and accommodation are not included.

The course runs from 09:30 to approximately 17:30 on the first day and from 09:00 to approximately 17:00 on the second day.

More information at web site: www.pra-world.com/about_pra/contact_pra/training